"We're only tryin' to get us some peace..."

This is my image of the day:

Someday I will sit down and draw it. 

Until then, this behind of mine will remain in high gear, racing to this unknown finish line. I'm starting to think this finish line is, in fact, imaginary. I don't know anyone who has reached it. 

Lies, I tell you. It's all lies.

I am encouraged by this: somewhere right around a year ago, a friend of mine left me a note with only these words: 

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

These words make up John 16:33. I hadn't taken note of them before reading them in this much-needed reminder that, well, life is pretty lame sometimes. But Jesus already beat all of the lame stuff and that is all we need. He takes care of it all! When I'm tired, like now, physically, emotionally, mentally and even spiritually fending off attacks from myself and other distractions that Satan likes to beat me with, I absolutely have to remember that God is working in it and that he has already saved me. This doesn't mean I give up, but because of this truth, I can press on without doubt that this same God who conquers all evil loves me.

Frankly, I think that's pretty cool.

"...that in me you may have peace." Although I think John Lennon had a different concept of the word "peace", I think he was hungry for the same kind God provides. Just thinking the word "peace" leaves me serene, if only for a second. I'll take that one second over none at all.

These are other things that make me think of peace:

1. Sleeping
2. Coldplay
3. Gulf Shores
4. Flying in an airplane at night, even if your iPod has to be turned up as high as it goes for full effect in order to drown out the semi-obnoxious people surrounding you
5. Apple cider
6. Reading
7. Crickets
8. Bending over backwards flat on your back on an exercise ball - not necessarily the getting up part, but the rest of it
9. Candles
10. Massages (I've never really had one, but it's nice to think about)

Pray for peace. I need to more and to accept the joy God provides in seeking it out.

Oh, and "peace and blessings."